12. What do leaders change?

What does it take to succeed as a prime minister or party leader? And does the greater prominence of leaders represent a triumph of style over substance? In this video, Victoria investigates how the role of party leader has changed in recent decades. She considers the impact of different leadership styles and asks whether the more personal approach of some prime ministers is evidence our political leaders are becoming more presidential. What does it take to leave a legacy as a prime minister and what constraints do political leaders operate within? As Victoria shows, favourable circumstances are important for leaders but so too is a clear political vision, a strong grip on government and the ability to communicate effectively with the public. What about the coalition? Has it constrained leaders by requiring them to negotiate more, or further concentrated power at the top of the governing parties? Victoria considers the evidence.

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3/31/2015 9:08:40 AM